HR Power Hour

At a time in which alcohol and drug abuse is on the rise, are you or someone in your company in a position to identify when an employee is under the influence of an impairing substance?

Whether your organization has a drug testing policy, has federal contracts, has employees driving vehicles or operating heavy equipment, each may play a role in your legal obligations, but what about your general obligations to keep your work environment—and the people in your work environment—safe.

On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Tawny as she talks to Scot Mattox, Esq. CEO of Dirigo Safety, LLC about identifying impairment in the workplace and the services that Dirigo Safety, LLC offers to companies to help educate leaders as to best practices related to safety and health concerning drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

From identifying signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug overdoses and impairment, appropriate elements to include in your impairment policies, and understanding the ever changing and evolving “lingo” about drugs, this is a can’t miss episode.

Inclusion has become a buzzword but what does organizational inclusion really mean in 2021.

In this week's episode, CMA’s David Ciullo hosts Jodi Detjen, author of the new book The Next Smart Step: How to Overcome Gender Stereotypes and Build a Stronger Organization.

Jodi and David discuss immediate actions you can take to make it a reality in your organization. 

Authenticity is key to having an inclusive work environment. But studies show that upwards of 60% of your workforce is likely covering some aspect of themselves.

What is covering? Coined in 1963 by Erving Goffman, the use of the term covering is increasingly used today for when individuals manage or downplay their differences and aspects of their true identity in order to “fit in.”

Examples of covering can include everything from hiding one’s sexual orientation or group affiliations to altering their appearance and grooming habits.

On this episode of HR Power Hour join Tawny as she talks to Verrill Labor and Employment lawyer Liz Johnston as they talk about what covering in the workplace looks like, how it is sabotaging DEI plans, and the legal implications of covering in the workplace.

Leaders need to have the courage and conviction to use the trust they have built in their organizations to pursue and influence the rapid and difficult changes that are happening today.

Ryan Estis of ryanestis.com is a national speaker, consultant, coach and advisor who speaks with HRPH's host David Ciullo on the personal growth, innovation and leadership skills needed in 2021 and beyond. 

Ripped from the April 8, 2021 Headlines of the Bangor Daily News: “Readfield Woman says company rescinded job offer after she sought breastfeeding accommodation”.

Would you like that story to be about your organization?

Did you know that there is an organization that can help employers nationwide with family-friend benefits, tools and an app that can minimize the risk, foster employee engagement, and improve your bottom line?

Join CMA’s host David Ciullo as he speaks with CEO and Founder Amy VanHaren of Pumpspotting discuss How to Accommodate Breastfeeding in the Workplace: One Maine tech startup is helping employers with family-friendly benefits.

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2021 will be a great year if you #MoveForward and do the dedicated and focused work to make it happen.

CMA’s David Ciullo hosts John Brubaker, Speaker, Executive Coach, and Author of the new book Beyond Stadium Status in a practical and tip-filled discussion for all C-Suite, HR, and business leaders.

In addition, John gives an update on his clothing line Chin Up Chest Out and the difference it is making mental health awareness.

Brann & Isaacson and Career Management Associates continue their Employment Law webinar series with a timely update for employers on some of the new key workplace developments in managing the pandemic and addressing other pressing workplace issues. 

Our focus will be on concrete and practical issues for HR and leadership, and we expect to address:

1. FFCRA extension. What are our options?
2. What do I need to know about the COBRA subsidy?
3. Managing the  haves and have nots: Running a business with a partially vaccinated workforce(confidentiality, passports, lesser restrictions for vaccinated employees etc.)
4. Managing performance and addressing engagement in a hybrid remote/office world.
5. Continuing workplace accommodations(masks, teleworking, flexible schedules, child care etc.).

Affinity groups, mentoring, sponsorship, in many organizations, employees will say, we have these programs, but they have limited success. So how does an organization recognize the need for such a program, and even more so, how does an organization make it work?

In this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez of Verrill as she talks with Catherine Lamson, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at MEMIC as she discusses how the Million Women Mentors program acted as the catalyst for her and her team to create a mentoring program to emphasis STEM work within the insurance and provide MEMIC employees with an opportunity to connect with co-workers in a mentor/mentee fashion.

Catherine will discuss the successes and hiccups experienced in rolling-out MEMIC’s mentoring program in the midst of a pandemic and how the program has organically evolved to meet the needs of the MEMIC team, resulting in a tripling of program participants in the first year.

This week on the HR Power Hour, our guest is Ken Gronbach, author of the book Upside, Profiting from the Profound Demographic Shifts Ahead.

Did you know that when it comes to understating trends in the world that demographers are around 80% right, and economists are only 30% right?

It's true, and you can learn why listening to CMA's David Ciullo host the discussion with Ken on why there is GREAT NEWS for HR and business professionals when it comes to hiring and talent in 2021.Get educated and enjoy the next HR Power Hour. 

This week on the HR Power Hour, the question of if Work-Life Balance being attainable is asked and according to the author of the new book The Work-Life Balance Myth: Rethinking Your Optimal Balance for Success, there is no such thing. 

There are two important facts: 1) stress happens―you can’t avoid it, and 2) your existence is composed of far more than “work” and “life.” The critical concept of seven slices in your life and how to have harmony with them is exactly what CMA’s host David Ciullo discusses with author Dave McNeff discusses with the host, CMA’s David Ciullo.